ATLANTA, April 27, 2011-Gov. Nathan Deal today launched the Georgia Competitiveness Initiative to focus on job creation and statewide economic development strategy. The effort concentrates on strategic issues in attracting and keeping high-paying jobs in Georgia: infrastructure… Read More
AUGUSTA, Ga., August 23, 2006 - Today at the 2006 Celebrating Rural Georgia conference in Augusta, Governor Perdue announced the launch of Georgia's Work Ready Program, an ambitious plan that will improve the training and marketability of Georgia's workforce, ultimately bringing healthy… Read More
ATLANTA, September 19, 2017 —Gov. Nathan Deal today visited the new Honeywell North American Software Center and announced that the Georgia Department of Economic Development's (GDEcD) Global Commerce Division helped create a total of 30,309 new jobs during FY 17, generating a… Read More
Before his job as an on-set production dresser, Germaine Riggs could not afford health insurance. His position as a cook didn't pay all the bills, and he had to supplement his income with food delivery jobs. A degree from film school and a move to Georgia changed all that. Now Germaine has health… Read More
ATLANTA, July 28, 2009 — Governor Sonny Perdue announced today that the Georgia Department of Economic Development's (GDEcD) year-end figures for Fiscal Year 2009 held strong despite the national economic downturn. The number of project announcements and prospect leads increased,… Read More
ATLANTA, July 30, 2007 – Governor Sonny Perdue announced today that Georgia was recently recognized for its strength in economic development with a Gold Shovel Award from Area Development magazine. The editors of Area Development magazine award the Gold Shovel each year to the state that creates… Read More
ATLANTA, April 2, 2007—Three project announcements for Georgia in 2006 have received national recognition from one of the country's leading economic development publications. Trade Industry & Development, a premier source of information on site selection and corporate growth… Read More
ATLANTA, May 20, 2008 — Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue announced today that Johnson Controls, a top-tier Kia supplier, plans to locate a new facility in Harris County, creating 310 jobs. 'With the addition of 310 jobs from Johnson Controls, Kia suppliers are creating 2,600 jobs… Read More
ATLANTA, August 22, 2008 — Governor Sonny Perdue announced today that Kia supplier Powertech America plans to locate on the Kia site in West Point, creating 355 jobs and investing $150 million.
'Today's announcement brings the total number of jobs planned by Kia and its… Read More
ATLANTA, November 20, 2007 - Governor Sonny Perdue announced today that Georgia has landed another leading Kia supplier, Sejong Georgia LLC. The company will create 250 jobs and invest $27.8 million in a LaGrange facility. 'With a great supplier like Sejong on board, Georgia… Read More
